K&L Gates Appoints 14 New Practice Leaders To Drive Global Growth

K&L Gates Appoints 14 New Practice Leaders to Drive Global Growth

K&L Gates LLP has announced the appointment of 14 partners as leaders across its key practice areas, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to investing in its emerging leaders and shaping the next generation of management.

A Practice Area Leader (PAL) is entrusted by the firm’s management committee to steer the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, and continued development of their respective practice areas. These appointments highlight the partners’ proven ability to drive practice growth, mentor teams, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the firm’s global platform.

K&L Gates designates a Lead PAL for each of its nine core practice areas: Asset Management and Investment Funds; Corporate; Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources; Finance; Intellectual Property; Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety; Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Policy and Regulatory; and Real Estate. Together, the leaders are responsible for driving strategic goals, fostering innovation, supporting client relationships, and ensuring high standards of performance and collaboration across borders.

"Our practice area leaders play a critical role in delivering the exceptional service our clients expect and deserve," said Stacy Ackermann, Global Managing Partner of K&L Gates. “They help us anticipate industry shifts, foster cross-border collaboration, and provide innovative solutions for clients navigating complex challenges and seizing new opportunities. We congratulate all of our new practice leaders for their dedication and leadership.”

The newly appointed practice leaders include:

Theodore Angelis (Seattle) – Lead Practice Area Leader, Intellectual Property

April Boyer (Miami) – Practice Area Leader, Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety

Sasha Burstein (San Francisco) – Practice Area Leader, Asset Management and Investment Funds

Ed Dartley (New York) – Practice Area Leader, Asset Management and Investment Funds

Matthew Dicke (Chicago) – Practice Area Leader, Intellectual Property

Jason Engel (Chicago) – Practice Area Leader, Intellectual Property

Matthias Grund (Frankfurt) – Lead Practice Area Leader, Finance

Jeffrey Johnson (Seattle) – Practice Area Leader, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Adam Kelson (Pittsburgh) – Practice Area Leader, Corporate

Theodore “Bo” Manuel (Charleston) – Practice Area Leader, Finance

Clair Pagnano (Boston) – Lead Practice Area Leader, Asset Management and Investment Funds

Jessica Pearlman (Seattle) – Practice Area Leader, Corporate

Eugene Ryu (Los Angeles) – Lead Practice Area Leader, Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety

Adam Tejeda (New York) – Lead Practice Area Leader, Corporate

These leadership appointments further strengthen K&L Gates’ global bench, ensuring clients benefit from deep sector knowledge, seamless cross-border collaboration, and innovative legal solutions tailored to today’s complex business landscape.

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